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Robert Morris University is located in a large suburb, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Robert Morris University top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study business and management and computer science and engineering.
The admissions department at Robert Morris University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 540 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Robert Morris University offers classes to 5,095 students (3,873 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Northeast Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Robert Morris University is an independent, co-educational institution committed to offering high quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs that integrate the liberal arts with technical and professional programs."
More complete details are provided below.
Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108-1189
General Phone: (412) 262-8200
Admissions Phone: (412) 262-8206
Financial Aid Phone: (412) 262-8212
http://www.rmu.edu
Robert Morris University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 697 | business management, MIS, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, taxation, non-profit management, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 256 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, business teaching, curriculum and instruction |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 126 | information science, systems analyst, software engineering, computer security, computer services management |
| Media | 81 | communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 51 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, English, economics, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 39 | sports and fitness management |
| Hospitality | 28 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Engineering | 25 | engineering management, manufacturing engineering, engineering |
| Mathematics | 10 | applied mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | health care administration |
| Design | 5 | design and visual communication |
| Transportation | 2 | aviation operations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Robert Morris University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 763 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 375 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 158 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Robert Morris University had a total enrollment of 5,095 students (3,873 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 82% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Robert Morris University offers campus housing for 1,300 of its 3,873 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,584 | 2,045 | 79% | 695 | 34% |
| Men | 1,437 | 1,170 | 81% | 419 | 36% |
| Women | 1,147 | 875 | 76% | 276 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (412) 262-8206
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,152 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,152 |
| Room and board | $ 7,670 |
| Room charge | $ 4,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,020 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Robert Morris University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 335900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (412) 262-8212
Robert Morris University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $99,887 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $86,504 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $64,417 | 3 | $67,347 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $90,992 | 5 | $77,028 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $71,839 | 5 | $65,965 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $67,083 | 10 | $66,203 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $59,807 | 19 | $59,916 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $26,006 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $64,053 | 39 | $57,956 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76 | 89 | 165 |
| Track | 21 | 18 | 39 |
| Basketball | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| Football | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 55 | 81 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software Engineering
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Manufacturing Engineering
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Robert Morris University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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